... 2 1.1 Assessment Activities 2 1.1.1 Assessment Activity 1: the educator assessment 2 1.1.2 Assessment Activity 2: peer assessment 5 1.1.3 Assessment Activity 3: self-assessment 8 C) Question 2 11 2.1 Assessment Activity1 and design on Assessment Checklist 12 2.2 Assessment Activity2 and design on Assessment Grid 13 2.3 Assessment Activity3 and design an Assessment Rubric 14 D) Conclusion 15 E) Bibliography 15 A) Introduction In this assignment I will be applying the assessment work which I do with my learners in my subject I teach as an educator as assessor. I will apply the theory of assessment as contained in the study guide and the textbook. I will also design my own assessment instruments for the assessment of learners in the subject. B)...
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...this essay I aim to reflect and critically analyse my completion of the learning development plan and to identify how the skills and knowledge that I have gained as a mentor will enable me to lead learning in my area of practice. I will be using the What model of reflection (Driscoll 2000) throughout this essay. What? - As part of the mentorship module I was required to complete a Learning Development Plan (LDP). Part of the LDP involved writing a lesson plan which was then taught to a student under the supervision of my mentor. A copy of the lesson plan can be found within the LDP. An assessment plan was then used to evaluate the learning that had taken place and to assess the competency of the student. I am employed as a Paramedic Practitioner by a National Health Service (NHS) Ambulance Trust and I decided to teach the skill of Intubation to a student Paramedic. The lesson plan included assessing the level of knowledge of my student at the start in order to pitch the lesson at the right level. Gopee (2008:47) cites Ausubel et al (1978) on the view that most meaningful cognitive learning takes place as a result of interaction between the knowledge the individual already processes, and the new information that the individual encounters. Thus the most important factor influencing the learner is what the learner already knows. In order to assess my student, I used the Airway Management assessment sheet currently in use by my Ambulance Trust (NHS Ambulance Trust (name withheld)...
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...Introduction Learning is a lifelong process. Individuals learn at different paces and from different perspectives. When an individual is not aware of his/ her learning style or strategy the learning process can be daunting. Processing of information is strategic. It is imperative that in the learning process, individuals are well equipped with the appropriate learning preference in order to allow more efficiency and help eliminate exhaustion of needed time for learning. The V.A.R.K analysis tool is ideal in identifying leaning styles and will equip the student with the necessary strategies to gain success in academics. My preferred learning style Throughout college and most of my acquired formal education, I have always yielded great results from learning by imagining or recalling of written information and photographing text in memory. I have also had great success in studying by making notes in review of content information. In my assessment of the V.A.R.K, my score was a combination of all of the learning styles. However, I scored highest on the read/ write learning style than in the other areas. This confirms my current practice of study. According to lpride.net “read/ write learners learn through seeing, they may think in pictures and learn best from items like illustrated books and hand- outs.” (para.1) My Preferred Learning Strategies After reviewing the study strategies in V.A.R.K, The current study strategies that I have implemented in learning are: “lists...
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...Running head: LEARNING STYLES LEARNING STYLES Tina Iwegbu Grand Canyon University: NRS-429 Family-Centered Health Promotion SZARONOS, TAMMI July 07, 2012 LEARNING STYLES Introduction The VARK learning style assessment was designed by Neil Fleming in 1987. These learning assessments are designed to help students identify their learning strengths or challenges. Every successful student understands their learning style and can put the right support and strategies in place because each student has his or her formula for effective learning. Each person has preferences in the way that information is learned. Some may need to have visual materials, while others prefer written, auditory, or kinesthetic and of course there are a number that will be multimodal and will require a combination of learning styles. By reviewing the different learning styles, students can determine how they learn best. There are four types of learning styles mentioned in the VARK assessment 1. Visual: A visual learner likes to write, take a lot of notes and sit in front of the class where they cannot be disturbed or distracted because he or she want to see the teacher or instructor’s demonstrations. They often close their eyes to visualize the things being said and benefit from illustrations or presentations that use colors. They are attracted to spoken or written languages. 2. Aural: An aural learner works with sound and music. They can play music...
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...What is my Learning Style? Josh Hull COLL 100 American Military University Thomas Werner What is my Learning Style? During the course of this essay, I intend to discuss my own personal learning “style” or lack thereof and if the idea of a single “style” being the optimal way to learn. Although many people subscribe to this notion of a person having only one optimal way of learning – or style – I feel that this does not and cannot justly explain the multiple methods that I enjoy using to learn different subjects. I also believe that I cannot be so supremely unique as to be the only person that does not fit within the traditional “learning style” mold, thus leaving the only viable conclusion that most people do not fit within this archaic mold. Unfortunately, this idea of “styles” has been around long enough that most people currently enrolled in any form of a learning institution believe it to be a true principle and wrongly ascribe their shortcomings or successes in any particular subject to this faulty model. Before I begin that discussion, however, I will first explain my reasons for being back in school. After suffering for over a year with horrible unexplained symptoms, I discovered in January of this year that I had Stage II Kidney failure. This was due to the malpractice of a physician. Due to this condition and the affect it has on my breathing, adrenal functions and its progressive nature, I was medically retired from my career in law enforcement. So after some...
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...Vark Learning Style Assessment The vark learning assessments help people different ways of learning. It backs up people who have problems with their learning. Multimodal learning style suits me the best. Majority of people come under the multimodal style when they think of studying. It is a combination of visual, aural, read/write and kinesthetic learning preference (VARK 2009). Though aural and kinesthetic are identified in majority, read/write and visual are well preferred for me as well. Summary of my learning style Multimodal learning style is my preferred learning style. Assessment scores are twelve for aural, nine for kinesthetic, eight for read/write and seven for visual reading. Aural learning is by listening, discussing and remembering what you have learned. Read/write is taking information from dictionaries, handouts, textbooks and taking notes. Visual learning includes graphs, diagrams, videos, flow chart and so on. Kinesthetic learner prefers learning by hands on experiments or by doing things. Learning with a variety of ways is necessary and becomes more helpful. Preferred learning strategies Out of all multimodal strategies, aural learning helps me more. I enjoy being in a class, asking questions to the teacher, discussing and debating on topics with my colleagues, accepting and sharing ideas to and from one another. Tape recorder is an asset to aural learners. Listening to interesting examples, jokes and stories helps to remember better. Taking notes while...
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...that individuals learn in different ways. This has lead to several studies, which have inferred the different characteristics associated with how people receive, process and utilize information. A keen interest in these individual differences, named "learning styles" saw an increase in the 1960s. Today, even as the field of psychology has made as shift to studying more in-depth behaviors of group, learning styles continues to play significant roles in how human beings learn. What seems to remain a constant in attempting to interpret how learning is done is the complexity of the human mind in terms. It is quite unique that one person is able to process information one way while another does so in a contrasting manner, yet both people receive, process and ultimately arrive at the same level of knowledge about what they are taught. Understanding learning styles, which are often simple, yet complex, allows educators and trainers to tailor their methods of teaching and materials to accommodate different styles of learning. Generally speaking, there are three types of learning styles. People receive process and retain information by using visual, auditory or kinesthetic methods. There has also been evidence that these learning styles often lead learners to develop characteristics that have led experts to properly gauge levels of intelligence (Ldpride.net). Those that learn by using their eyes, often focus on the eyes, body language, gestures and facial expression of their instructors...
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... ------------------------------------------------- 1.1 Analyse the role and use of initial and diagnostic assessment in agreeing individual learner goals ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- During my role as a trainer it is important that each new learner has a starting point from where to commence the training. This can be found by the use of initial assessment procedure. ------------------------------------------------- Initial assessment is a vital link to the learning process, it is a formal and informal process that identifies each learners starting point. It helps to identify learner’s current levels of ability and their need for support in functional skills and personal and social skills. This is the time where I will get to learn my learner, every learner has to start somewhere. ------------------------------------------------- Initial assessment it provides a chance to assess my learner’s current knowledge and experience and will enable me to ensure the learner is enrolled on the correct course to suit their needs. ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- During this initial assessment process I can find out if the learner has any individual needs they may have and the support that may be required and ascertain the learning preference if there is one. The Equality Act (2010) stipulates that education providers are legally obliged...
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...1. What do we mean by learning style? If you were asked to explain learning style to a fellow student, how would you define it? Be specific. Learning style is the approach or the way in which a learner can absorb and recollect information. 2. Determine your learning style by completing the LEAD survey in chapter 7. After completing the assessment, state your learning style. Based on your experience, is this assessment accurate? Explain why or why not by providing examples. My learning style is the tactile learning style, based on experience I do agree with the assessment but I also relate with part of the auditory learning style as well. 3. In your own words, state the difference between learning style and learning strategy. What are some specific techniques you can use to help you understand and retain new concepts? Learning style is the natural way of learning (kind of a default pre-programmed way) while learning strategy is an adopted or chosen technique that would help the learner assimilate better. * Mind mapping is a concept I want to try out, I’m sure it will help me understand and retain new information * I also want to incorporate listening to music during study time. 4. How do you put your learning style into practice in the classroom? If you are a visual learner, how do you use visual elements to help you learn material? If you are an auditory learner, how do you use this preference to improve comprehension? If you are a tactical learner...
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...Understanding Kinesthetic Learning Breanna Waller September 26, 2013 INFT 101 As I was making my way through the Learning Styles Assessment, I knew right off the bat which learning style I would learn more towards. Auditory, Visual, and Kinesthetic are the three more prominent learning styles. Auditory learning is when someone uses as much auditory learning as possible. For instance, reading out loud to get a better understanding. Visual learners usually sit closer to the front of the classroom and make things more colorful to stand out. Being a Kinesthetic learner, I understand that being able to move around is almost necessary to stay focused. Learning more about each learning style, I have been able to identify that I am a kinesthetic learner because it is essential to be able to practice what it is I have learned and be active and constantly apart of what is going on in order to gain a better comprehension of my studies. After going through the Learning Styles Assessment, it is clear that I am a kinesthetic learner. It definitely matches my personality. I think going through this assessment to be able to get a clearer understanding of how my learning style works was really great. Comparing my results to have I know I already learn what interesting to say the least. I noticed there were many similarities and there were also different ways to learn that may be more helpful. I have noticed that during my time with online learning, I have to be seated in an...
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...LDR/531 – Organizational Leadership July 14, 2014 Professional Development Plan My goal in this paper is to develop a plan that will address the characteristics of Learning Team A while designating myself as a team leader. If the plan is effective, it can be used to determine the needs of the learning team. It can also be used as a tool for the members to assess their skills, strengths, areas needing improvement, and the resources needed to help them reach their career goals. Recommendations for all team members are based on the results from the "The DISC Platinum Rule Behavioral Style Assessment" that each team member completed. Developing includes several managerial practices that are used to increase a subordinate’s skills and facilitate job adjustment and career advancement. Key component behaviors include mentoring, coaching, and providing developmental opportunities. (Yukl, G. 2013). Learning Team Disc Chart From Disc Assessment DIRECT | GUARDED | Dd | | Di | | Id | | Ii | OPEN | | | | | | | | | | | Dc | | Ds | | Ic / Jeff | | Is | | | | | | | | | | | | Cd | | Ci / Renee & | | Sd / Ty | | Si | | | | | John | | | | | | | Cc | | Cs | | Sc | | Ss | | INDIRECT | Evaluation of the Individual Team Members Renata Roman and John Coakley's self-assessment characterized them in "The Cautious Style" group. More specifically, Roman and Coakley fell into class "Ci" described as "The...
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...Learning and Assessment Basics Marsha Jameson EDU 510: Assignment 1 Summer 2012 Describe the characteristics of the learners in your current (or future) role as an educator. The characteristics of my learners are as follows: males between the ages of 18-34 from single family homes; with some high school and with less than 8th grade education. Why choose people that have these particular characteristics? It is because they make-up a large part of the prison population in the United States. In 2002, it was reported that 2,019, 234 were incarcerated in United State Prisons (United Nations Survey, 2002). In 2012, it was reported by the U.S. Justice Department that seven (7) million people or one in every thirty-two (32) adults were behind bars; on probation; or on parole. Of the total, 2.2 million were in jail or in prison. According to the International Center for Prison Studies at King’s College in London, the United States has more people behind bars than any other county. The U.S. incarceration rate is 737 per 100,000 people (Vicini, 2012). Why so many incarcerated? It is my belief that it is due to recidivism. What is recidivism? Recidivism is a tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior, especially relapsing into criminal behavior. In the prison system, recidivism refers to released inmates who are re-convicted and re-incarcerated. The rates of recidivism have been known to be as high as fifty-percent (50%) (Reducing...
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...After taking the assessment, I found that my personal learning is based on the “Multivodal” style. I learn, using all of my senses, however, my Aural/ Visual is lacking a few points in comparison with its Read/Write and Kinesthetic counterparts. In order to have the best opportunity to absorb information and retain it, via multiple learning styles, I must make numerous efforts in changing my behavior & thought processes. Taking inventory and fine tuning the stronger learning styles is also imperative in pushing my learning abilities to their limits. Should these steps work, I will have enabled myself with the skills to take in more information and process it in a more efficient manner. I am in total agreement with the VARK assessment. It proves that I have obvious strengths and weaknesses, however, not as great as I suspected. My Visual was a 10, Aural – 11, Read/Write – 13, and Kinesthetic – 14. There is importance in improving on all of my learning styles, but I would like to strengthen the “weaker” of the set, first. Once I handle that, I can then begin to fine tune the rest, and try to keep the learning styles as balanced as I can, creating an optimal learning style and adaptability. As stated earlier, my Aural/Visual styles are in need of improvement. First, I plan on finding alternative methods of study, whether its books on tape, live lectures, seminars, or “how-to” videos. These options force my use of the auditory/visual parts of my brain, thus, helping me learn...
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...The role of initial and diagnostic assessment in agreeing learning goals The way in which minimum core elements can be demonstrated in planning and delivering inclusive teaching and learning [give examples] The ways in which feedback [from learners] can be given to improve the planning of teaching and learning [give examples] 1.1 Analyse the role of initial and diagnostic assessment in agreeing individual learning goals. SEE THIS IN MY CTTLS FOLDER The role of the initial and diagnostic assessment is to select the right people for the course, plan an individual’s learning and is the first part of the teaching and learning cycle. It identifies a starting point, the needs of the learners and that they are on the right course. Certificates can be checked to make sure the learners are at the correct level for the course they are applying for. In the health and social care sector other considerations have to be made as the learners will ultimately be working in a caring profession, it is harder to make a character judgement on a learner’s suitability. This process can be subjective and requires the person who is doing the interview to be skilled in making accurate judgement about the type of person and characteristics that are required. Learning skills, knowledge and preferred learning styles need to be assessed before teaching a programme. Why they are on the course, prior knowledge and what the learner’s wish to achieve are important (Gravells and Simpson 2011)...
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...My Personal Learning Assessment Virginia Tucker AET: 525 February 26th, 2012 Deborah Hatfield My Personal Learning Assessment Many factors can affect a student’s ability to perform successfully in the classroom. One of these factors is his or her personal learning style. According to Howard Gardner, there are seven distinct learning styles (Gardner, 1985). The first of these styles is known as the “Verbal-Linguistic” Learner. A student with this type of learning style prefers to learn by using words and being vocal in class. He or she will use stories and enjoy question and answer sessions in class settings (Gardner, 1985). As with any learning style, there are problems that may arise with this particular learning style. Some examples include: 1. Difficulty with online classroom learning environments- These students strive on one-on-one interaction with both the instructor and other students. Not having this could greatly affect their learning ability. 2. Not working well with shy individuals in a team setting- “Verbal-Linguistic” learners need social interaction to fully learn a subject being presented to them in a class. These students may burden and or overshadow quieter students who prefer to work in a quieter environment. The second learning style is an “auditory” learner. An “auditory” learner relies on his or her hearing to succeed in the classroom. These students are very particular about their choice of words when speaking inside the classroom...
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